6.4 Dissociative Amnesia, Fugue, and Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Flashcards summarizing key concepts and definitions related to dissociative disorders as outlined in lecture notes.

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

A dissociative disorder in which individuals feel detached from themselves (depersonalization) and perceive the world as artificial and unreal (derealization).

Dissociative Amnesia

A dissociative disorder characterized by the inability to recall important personal information, typically following a stressful or traumatic event.

Dissociative Disorders

A group of DSM-5 disorders where the primary feature involves a person becoming dissociated or split from their core sense of self, leading to disturbances in identity and memory.

Dissociative Fugue

A symptom of dissociative amnesia where a person suddenly wanders away from home and becomes confused about their identity.